Synonyms of introduction

introduction

noun

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən 

as in preface

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part

a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preface
• foreword
• intro
• prologue
• prelude
• preamble
• beginning
• proem
• exordium
• initiation
• start
• prolusion
• commencement
• outset
• opening
• origin
• origination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogue
• postscript
• conclusion
• end
• aftermath
• closing
• termination
• cessation
• close
• finish
• stop
• envoi
• finale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of introduction

His absence from the introductions became a source of speculation on social media. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The 19th Amendment The result of a long struggle for women’s suffrage, the 19th Amendment was first introduced in Congress in 1878 but did not pass over many years and subsequent introductions. — Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Other winners since its introduction in 1992 include Arctic Monkeys, Dave, PJ Harvey, James Blake and Skepta. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026